Celebratory

B2 8+

Pronunciation: /ˈsɛləˌbreɪˌtɔri/

Definitions of celebratory

adjective describing or relating to a celebration or a special occasion

Example Sentences

A1 I had a celebratory dinner with my family to mark the end of the school year.

A2 The team had a celebratory party after winning the championship.

B1 The company organized a celebratory event to commemorate its anniversary.

B2 The graduation ceremony was a celebratory occasion filled with joy and excitement.

C1 The celebratory atmosphere at the concert was contagious, with everyone dancing and singing along.

C2 The grand opening of the new museum was a celebratory affair attended by dignitaries and celebrities.

Examples of celebratory in a Sentence

formal The company hosted a celebratory event to mark its 50th anniversary.

informal We're having a celebratory dinner to celebrate my sister's graduation.

slang Let's throw a celebratory bash for John's promotion!

figurative The sunset painted the sky in a celebratory display of colors.

Grammatical Forms of celebratory

past tense

celebrated

plural

celebratories

comparative

more celebratory

superlative

most celebratory

present tense

celebrates

future tense

will celebrate

perfect tense

has celebrated

continuous tense

is celebrating

singular

celebratory

positive degree

celebratory

infinitive

to celebrate

gerund

celebrating

participle

celebrated

Origin and Evolution of celebratory

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'celebratory' originates from the Latin word 'celebratorius', which means pertaining to a festival or celebration.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'celebratory' has evolved to describe something that is joyful, festive, or commemorating a special occasion.